She looked at Cuixiang and said, "I won't eat. Please take the bowls and chopsticks down and tell the people in the kitchen that I won't have dinner tonight."
"But, girl, you didn't eat anything last night. If you don't eat, you will be hungry. I will tell the people in the kitchen now." Cuixiang said worriedly.
"Don't worry, I have no appetite." Leng Shuang said.
Cuixiang had no choice but to walk down with the plate.
Night falls.
Leng Shuang was dressed properly, sitting on the dressing table and letting the maid paint her eyebrows and lips.
Leng Shuang raised her head and saw Gu Tingyu walking in.
Leng Shuang quickly stood up and said respectfully: "See you, Your Majesty."
"You don't have to be polite," Gu Tingyu said, "I just want to ask how your injury is."
Leng Shuang lowered her head and said, "My slave is fine. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
"I have returned your deed of betrayal to you. If you are willing to stay in the palace in the future, I will treat you well." Gu Tingyu looked at Leng Shuang and said.
"I still want to return to the Prime Minister's Mansion." Leng Shuang said.
Gu Tingyu nodded, "Okay, you can leave."
Leng Shuang didn't say anything, turned around and walked outside.
"Your body is weak, so let me take you back." Gu Tingyu said.
Leng Shuang did not refuse and followed Gu Tingyu out of the palace, then got on the carriage.
"My lord, why do you want to help this slave?" Leng Shuang asked.
"I said that as long as you serve me well, I will be responsible for you. If you perform well, I will promote you." Gu Tingyu said.
Leng Shuang smiled and said: "The slave has thanked the prince in advance. If there is any need for a slave, the prince can just give him the order."
Leng Shuang stayed with Gu Tingyu for three days. She knew Gu Tingyu's temper and that no one else could change the decisions he made.
Therefore, Leng Shuang simply stopped resisting.
Gu Tingyu has a noble status and is very kind to him, so Leng Shuang stays by his side and serves him.
This banquet was a grand ceremony to celebrate Gu Tingyu's ascension to the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. All the dignitaries in the capital gathered in the palace, waiting for the new king's canonization ceremony.
"I am waiting for you to attend, Your Majesty Chitose Chitose Chitose Chitose." Everyone fell to their knees.
Gu Tingyu looked at these court officials, then waved his hand to signal everyone to stand down.
Gu Tingyu looked at the people below, his face was not very good, and he said: "You are all my ministers. You are in the court, handling state affairs for me, and working diligently. I will remember your merits. You have merit.
I will definitely reward you."
Gu Tingyu sat on the dragon chair, glanced at the people below, and then said: "After I ascended the throne, I rewarded you with mansions."
"Thank you, Lord." Everyone said in unison.
Gu Tingyu continued: "I have left this matter to Zhang Zhongren, the Minister of Household Affairs. You must cooperate with Zhang Qing's family and make sure this matter is handled beautifully."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Everyone responded.
When Leng Shuang brought tea to Gu Tingyu, she accidentally spilled it on Gu Tingyu's chest and burned him.
Leng Shuang quickly apologized: "This slave deserves to die."
"Forget it, go down."
Gu Tingyu waved his hand.
Leng Shuang retreated, Gu Tingyu looked at her leaving figure, and then said to Fu Fu next to him: "Go and find out her details."
Ford said: "My lord, are you sure?"
"Well." Gu Tingyu said, "I always feel that there is a secret hidden in this girl, so I can't take risks."
"But Your Majesty, what if this woman didn't hide it from us?" Ford asked.
"No, she definitely wouldn't dare." Gu Tingyu said firmly, and then continued to look out the window.
"Your Majesty..."
"I have my own sense of proportion. You don't need to say anything. Go down."
"Yes." Ford said.
After Fu Fu left, Leng Shuang breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, she didn't want to marry Gu Tingyu, but this was the only way for her to survive.
She didn't want to die, so she had to do this.
And now that Gu Tingyu is the King of Nanyang, if he follows him, he will definitely have an easier time in the Nanyang Palace in the future.
Thinking of this, Leng Shuang's lips showed a smile.
"Leng Shuang, why are you laughing?" Cuixiang looked at Leng Shuang strangely and asked.
Leng Shuang said: "Nothing."
Cuixiang glanced at Leng Shuang, and then said: "Leng Shuang, don't forget what you promised me. If you lie to me, I can't forgive you."
Leng Shuang nodded: "I understand, don't worry."
"That's good."
After Cuixiang finished speaking, she returned to her room to rest.
In the past few days, her legs had been hurting so much that she couldn't sleep every night, and she often sweated.
"Sister Cuixiang."
Cuixiang was reading a medical book when she heard a voice and looked up at the person who came. It turned out to be Xiao Taohong from Cuixiang Hospital. Xiao Taohong was holding a tray in her hand with a box of pastries on it.
"My slave bought this pastry from the street. You can try it while it's hot." Xiao Taohong said.
Cuixiang was stunned for a moment and said, "What are you doing?"
"Sister Cuixiang, just eat it, otherwise the taste will be far worse when it gets cold." Xiao Taohong said with a smile.
Cuixiang looked at the pastry, and finally picked it up and took a bite. The pastry was soft and delicious, and she couldn't help but eat two more pieces.
After eating, Cuixiang took a sip of tea and then realized that Xiao Taohong was still standing next to her.
She looked at Xiao Taohong, and then asked doubtfully: "Why are you still standing here?"
"Sister Cuixiang, I just want to ask you, how does the prince treat you?" Xiao Taohong asked.
"It's pretty good." Cuixiang said.
"Really?"
"Of course." Cuixiang said with a smile.
A trace of disappointment flashed in Xiao Taohong's eyes, and then she whispered: "Then I will take my leave."
"Oh, walk slowly." Cuixiang said.
Cuixiang watched Xiao Taohong leave and sighed in her heart. Gu Tingyu appeared in her mind again. She had been secretly in love with Gu Tingyu for so long, but she didn't get any sympathy from him. She couldn't even get close to him.
She really hates herself.
But she had no choice. She only hoped that one day, like this little Taohong, she could climb to a high position and become a master.
"Princess, I got some information today. It is said that in the spring of this year, many rare and valuable treasures appeared in the capital," Cuiyu said.
"What kind of rare treasure?" Leng Shuang asked.
"I don't know this slave, but there are rumors that those things were brought into the palace by an old woman. It is said that the old woman was the Queen Mother's nanny." Cuiyu said.
Leng Shuang frowned and said, "The Queen Mother's nanny?"
Leng Shuang was shocked. Are those things the Queen Mother's relics?
But haven’t the Queen Mother’s relics been burned long ago?
"I don't know the specific slave. I heard that the old woman is mute, so she doesn't understand how to speak. She only knows her name. She personally selected all the rare treasures." Cuiyu said.
"Keep staring."
"Slave, please obey."
Leng Shuang sat in front of the desk, thought for a while, and then prepared to go find Xia Houyi.
Xia Houyi's birthday was coming soon, so she spent this time preparing gifts for Xia Houyi.
She tidied herself up neatly, wearing a blue dress, a simple double bun, and a green hairpin in her hair. Although not gorgeous, she was refreshing, which was in line with Xia Houyi's character.
"Miss, I will accompany you when you go out. I know where there is a road. It is relatively quiet and suitable for walking. Moreover, I can protect you."
"No, I can go alone, don't worry."
"Oh well."
Leng Shuang went out and headed towards the suburbs.
At this time, winter was approaching, and the trees had turned yellow, leaving only some scattered branches.
Leng Shuang walked aimlessly and unknowingly came to a mountain forest. Leng Shuang looked around and suddenly saw a crooked-neck tree.
She looked at the crooked-necked tree and suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity in her heart.
Leng Shuang squatted down slowly, then stretched out her hands and touched the tree trunk, as if an electric current passed through her body.
"Who are you?"
A gloomy male voice sounded, and Leng Shuang stood up suddenly, turned around and saw a man in black robes. This man had a black cloth on his face, and his face could not be seen clearly.
This place is still more than two hundred miles away from the capital, and there are actually people here.
"Who are you?" Leng Shuang looked at him warily.
The man said calmly: "Since you are here, why bother pretending to be stupid? No matter who you are or what your purpose is, you are already here. Are you still afraid of being caught by me?"
Leng Shuang looked at the man. There seemed to be a strong pressure on this man, which made Leng Shuang couldn't help but tremble.
Leng Shuang took a deep breath and said, "What exactly do you want to do?"
"Don't be nervous, I don't mean any harm, I just want to ask you to do me a favor."
The man said.
Leng Shuang felt a little more at ease. After all, she had no choice in the current situation, so she said, "Just say it."
The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not a bad person, I just have something I need you to help me with."
"What's going on?"
The man took out a bottle and handed it to Leng Shuang: "Pour it into this bottle, and sprinkle the powder on the bottle on the table in your room."
Leng Shuang glanced at the man suspiciously. She took the bottle, inspected it carefully, and confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the bottle before she sprinkled the powder on the table.
Immediately, the man disappeared from her eyes.
Leng Shuang returned to her boudoir, took out the bottle, put it to her nose and smelled it.
The smell is very light, and if you don't identify it carefully, you won't notice it at all.
What is this?
"Madam, are you back?" Maid Qiaoyue came up and said.